IMPLANTS HAVING BONE GROWTH PROMOTING AGENTS AND METHODS OF USING SUCH IMPLANTS TO REPAIR BONE STRUCTURES

摘要

Various embodiments of implant systems and related apparatus, and methods of operating the same are described herein. In various embodiments, an implant for interfacing with a bone structure includes a web structure, including a space truss, configured to interface with human bone tissue. The space truss includes two or more planar truss units having a plurality of struts joined at nodes, implants may be coated with or include fibers or particles to enhance bone growth around and through the implant.